Gulfside

Gulfside

State/Province/Region

New Hampshire

Nearest Area

White Mountain National Forest

Town

Bretton Woods

Brief Directions

Rt. 302 to the Base Station Rd., then hike up the Jewell Trail.

Description

The view of the Great Gulf Wilderness in NH's White Mountains can be spectacular, depending on the weather. Almost guaranteed are high winds, as this perch sits at a col near the summit cone of Mount Washington. After hiking through the night to reach this view at sunrise, I included some blowing sedges to hopefully give that windy feel. The lenticular clouds are indicative of high winds, which I can attest to while taking this shot. Winds and endless views are a part of the White Mountain hiking experience that draws hikers from around the world.